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Actor Idris Elba ignited a firestorm on social media in February after stating that he stopped calling himself a Black actor because it created limitations fo

Idris Elba, star of "Luther", stated that he no longer refers to himself as a "Black actor" because it limits him. Elba sees race as an obsession that can stunt

Idris Elba is catching heat after proclaiming that he rejects being called a “Black actor.” Now he's clarifying his remarks.

In a recent interview, famed actor Idris Elba said that he no longer wants to be identified as a “black actor” and that he wants his talent to be recognized regardless of his race....

Denzel Washington uses his gifts not just for good, but for big bucks.

What is Denzel Washingtons net worth? Heres what Denzel made for Equalizer, Equalizer 2, Training Day, American Gangster, Man on Fire and more.

Viola Davis will receive the Cannes 2022 Women in Motion Award on May 22.  The organizer of the award said Davis was, one of the most influential American actresses and producers of her time. She is being recognized for her acting roles and commitment to the rights of women and minorities. The Oscar-winner is the first... Read more »

*Says Nigerian youths must rise to save the country Canadian-Nigerian actor, Pascal Atuma, has advised young Nigerians to rise and save the country by looking beyond religious, ethnic, and tribal lines to vote in the 2023 general elections. He gave the charges in an Instagram post to mark his 50th birthday. The 2021 Best Black […]

Poitier, who died at 94 on Jan. 7, 2022, broke the mold of what a Black actor could be in Hollywood. Before the 1950s, Black movie characters generally reflected racist stereotypes such as lazy servants and beefy mammies.

Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen and became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance, has died.